French Retiree on Trial for Wife's Rape Case

A 71-year-old French retiree is on trial in Avignon for drugging his wife and allowing dozens of men to rape her over a decade, a case that has shocked the nation. Fifty men, aged between 26 and 74, who were recruited online, are also being tried. The woman, now in her 70s, was so heavily sedated that she was unaware of the abuse, which she only discovered in 2020. Investigations revealed 92 rapes involving 72 men, with 51 identified. The trial is expected to be a harrowing experience for the victim, who chose not to have it held behind closed doors. Police discovered thousands of incriminating photos and videos on the husband's computer, leading to the charges.